There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Aokigahara by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Omiya Station West Exit to Fuji-Q Highlandbus
2h 48m¥8,109–10,536Drive 128.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Aokigaharacar 128.5 km
1h 56m¥2,230–3,222Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchikotrain Fuji Excursion
3h 40m¥6,693–8,757Train, bus
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Ja / ...
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fuji-Q Highlandbus Fuji-Goko
3h 11m¥7,807–16,674
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Aokigahara is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Aokigahara is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama station to Aokigahara. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station West Exit and arriving at Fuji-Q Highland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Aokigahara. However, there are services departing from Ōmiya and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Saitama and Aokigahara is 129 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Aokigahara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Saitama to Aokigahara, including transfers.
Saitama to Aokigahara bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Omiya Station West Exit.
Saitama to Aokigahara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Aokigahara is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Aokigahara, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Omiya Station West Exit to Fuji-Q Highland once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Omiya Station West Exit to Fuji-Q Highland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,600
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fuji-Q Highland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Saitama to Aokigahara bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Fuji-Q Highland station.
Saitama to Aokigahara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Aokigahara is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Saitama to Aokigahara.
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